Ehrlichiaceae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Bacteria |
Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
Class: | Alpha Proteobacteria |
Order: | Rickettsiales |
Family: | Ehrlichiaceae |
Genera | |
Aegyptianella
Anaplasma
Cowdria
Ehrlichia
Neorickettsia
The Ehrlichiaceae are a family of bacteria, included in the order Rickettsiales. The taxonomic position of this family is under discussion. The genera of the family are mostly classified in the family Anaplasmataceae.